Exceptionalities Community Resource ePortfolio by Michelle https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo en-us 2024-10-03 22:09:06 UTC 2024-10-03 23:17:38 UTC hello@padlet.com About Me mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683554 Name: Michelle Shakespeare

School: Chattahoochee Technical College


Interests: Early Childhood Care and Education


Exceptionalities Community Resource File

]]> 2024-10-03 22:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683554 Explain IDEA Part B and C (3-5) sentences mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683723 IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is a federal law ensuring services to help children with disabilities throughout the nation. Part B of IDEA covers children and youth (ages 3-21) and provides free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Part C covers infants and toddlers (birth to age 2) with developmental delays, ensuring early intervention services to help them develop skills.

]]> 2024-10-03 22:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683723 Sample of an IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683725 The IFSP is designed for children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays. Its goal is to outline services that promote the child's development and support the family in their efforts to better their child's growth. The plan includes information about the child’s current levels of development, family information, major outcomes expected, and services the child and family will receive.

]]> 2024-10-03 22:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683725 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683726 AAC devices help children who have difficulty with speech communicate through symbols, text, or digital speech. These devices range from simple picture boards to sophisticated speech-generating devices.


Many AAC devices can be borrowed from assistive technology lending libraries or purchased through suppliers like Lin Graphica or PRC-Saltillo.

]]> 2024-10-03 22:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683726 FM Systems mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683728

  • FM systems are assistive listening devices that enhance the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants. They help children with hearing impairments by reducing background noise and transmitting sound directly to the user.

  • FM systems are available for borrowing through local assistive technology centers or purchased from manufacturers like Phonak or Oticon.

    • ]]>     2024-10-03 22:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683728     Diabetes mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683729 Name: American Diabetes Association


    Description: Provides resources, support, and educational materials to help manage and understand diabetes. They offer programs specifically designed for children and caregivers.


    Website: www.diabetes.org


    Contact: 1-800-DIABETES

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152683729     Sample of an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152693377 The IEP is a detailed document created for children with disabilities (ages 3-21) in public schools. Its purpose is to ensure that each child with a disability has access to specialized instruction and services to fit their unique needs. The plan outlines the child’s learning goals, accommodations, modifications, and services necessary for them to succeed in an educational environment.

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152693377     Sample of a 504 Plan mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152694482 A 504 Plan is designed to provide accommodations to students with disabilities in K-12 public schools making sure they receive equal access to education. Unlike an IEP, which provides specialized instruction, a 504 Plan offers accommodations in the classroom, such as extended test times or modified seating arrangements. The purpose is to remove barriers for students with physical or mental impairments that limit one or more major life activities.

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152694482     Screen Readers ( E.G,JAWS) mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152703633 Screen readers are software programs that help individuals with visual impairments interact with digital content. These programs convert text to speech and can be used on computers, tablets, or smartphones.


    JAWS and other screen readers can be borrowed through state technology loan programs or purchased from distributors like Freedom Scientific.

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152703633     Intellectual Disabilities mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152705715 Name: The Arc


    Description: The Arc advocates for and serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They offer services, support, and educational materials for both children and caregivers.


    Website: www.thearc.org


    Contact: 1-800-433-5255

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152705715     Social-Emotional Development mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152706871 Name: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)


    Description: CASEL promotes evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs for schools and communities. Their resources support educators in fostering children's emotional development.


    Website: www.casel.org


    Contact: info@casel.org

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152706871     ADHD mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152707510 Name: CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)


    Description: CHADD provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals with ADHD. They offer programs, webinars, and articles to help educators and caregivers manage ADHD symptoms.


    Website: www.chadd.org


    Contact: 1-800-233-4050

    ]]>     2024-10-03 22:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152707510     Low Vision/Blindness mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152708573 Name: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)


    Description: NFB supports blind individuals and their families through advocacy, resources, and education. They offer tools to help students and educators adjust to life with visual impairments.


    Website: www.nfb.org


    Contact: 410-659-9314


    ]]>     2024-10-03 23:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152708573     Hearing Impairments mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152709488 Name: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)


    Description: ASHA provides resources and services related to speech, language, and hearing disorders. Their website offers tools for educators and caregivers to support children with hearing impairments.


    Website: www.asha.org


    Contact: 1-800-638-8255

    ]]>     2024-10-03 23:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152709488     Grief & Loss mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152711011

    Name: National Alliance for Children's Grief


    Description: This organization supports children and families dealing with grief through educational resources and counseling programs. They provide guidance on how educators can help grieving students.


    Website: www.childrengrieve.org


    Contact: 866-432-1542

    ]]>     2024-10-03 23:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152711011     Special Need (Educator's Choice): Autism mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152712011 Name: Autism Speaks


    Description: Autism Speaks provides support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, including educational resources, therapy guides, and advocacy.


    Website: www.autismspeaks.org


    Contact: 888-288-4762

    ]]>     2024-10-03 23:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152712011     Children with Special Needs and Their Families mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152712971 Name: Family Voices


    Description: Family Voices is a national family-led organization that provides resources and advocacy for families with children who have special needs, focusing on healthcare and family support.


    Website: www.familyvoices.org


    Contact: 1-888-835-5669

    ]]>     2024-10-03 23:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152712971     Babies Cant Wait mls898989mls https://padlet.com/mls898989mls/fy855q15lgwtkffo/wish/3152717306 Name: Babies Can't-Wait


    Description: Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years of age, and their families.


    Website: Babies Can't Wait | Georgia Department of Public Health


    Contact: (404) 657-2850


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